April 15, 2013

Magazine review: Scale Aircraft Modelling Vol. 35 #1 (March 2013)

This is the most current issue of I have, though a new one may be out by now. While not a 72nd scale-heavy issue, there are none the less some nice articles. Of 72nd scale interest are a build of the Cyber Hobby Sea King HC.4 and a battle -damaged Me-110E. Frankly, the idea of portraying battle damage interests me and I wish there was more about it in the 110 article.

The best article in the issue is a vacform/scratchbuild in 48th scale of a Whitley. This is a very well-done model. While the article in the magazine is extensive, it probably deserved even more coverage than it gets. Again, SAM is a great magazine, with only its steep $13 price tag discouraging a more full-throated endorsement.